What is the black cab rule?
What is the black cab rule? The rule derives its name from the tradition by which a hackney carriage driver at the head of a queue of taxicabs is obliged to take the first passenger requesting a ride.
Do black cab drivers own their cars?
They May or May Not Own Their Own Cab Drivers can buy their cabs from sites like cabdirect.com, for example, or if they need to save up before buying one of their own they may rent out a vehicle for £150 to £200 per week. As you may guess in the long run, it is far cheaper to buy than rent.
Do London cabbies still do the knowledge?
London taxi drivers are licensed and must have passed an extensive training course (the Knowledge). Unlike many other cities, the number of taxicab drivers in London is not limited.
Can a taxi refuse to take you?
From Driver Rule 54-20 (in PDF): It is against the law to refuse a person based on race, disability, or a destination in New York City. A taxicab driver is required to drive a passenger to any destination in the five boroughs. You can make a refusal complaint by calling 3-1-1.
What are cab drivers called in England?
Drivers who own their cabs as opposed to renting from a garage are known as mushers and those who have just passed the knowledge are known as butter boys. There are currently around 21,000 black cabs in London, licensed by the Public Carriage Office.
Is it illegal to shout taxi in the UK?
There's no need to shout “taxi” and indeed, it's actually illegal to shout “taxi” whilst trying to hail a cab.